Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(26-8) -
Jan. 31, 2013(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits an abortion from being performed if a fetal heartbeat is detected, effective immediately.

Highlights:

Prohibits an abortion from being performed if a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in the following circumstances (Sec. 1):

The abortion is necessary to save the life of the patient; or

The pregnancy is a result of rape or incest.

Requires an individual who is authorized to perform abortions under state law to perform a test on an abortion patient to determine if a fetal heartbeat is present prior to performing an abortion (Sec. 1).

Specifies that the bill does not prohibit the sale, use, prescription, or administration of a measure, drug, or chemical designed for contraceptive purposes (Sec. 1).

Classifies a violation of this bill by an abortion provider as a Class D felony (Sec. 1).